Product specifications

Epson Stylus Photo RX580
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6. When the message “Print head cleaning complete” appears
on the LCD screen, make sure paper is loaded in the
RX580, then press the x
Start button.
The nozzle check pattern prints.
7. If there are no gaps or lines (as shown below), press
OK to
return to the Maintenance menu.
If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint (as
shown below), click the x
Start button to clean the print
head again.
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning four times,
turn the RX580 off and wait for at least 6 hours. This allows
any dried ink to soften. Then, try cleaning the print head
again.
Aligning the Print Head
If your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark
lines, you may need to align the print head.
Note: You may also see lines in your printouts if your cartridges are
low on ink or you need to clean the print head.
Do not press the
y Stop/Clear Settings button while printing an
alignment sheet.
Before you align the print head, make sure the CD/DVD tray
is not inserted in the RX580, and make sure the front tray is in
the paper (lower) position. If it is not, lift the tray lever up to
reposition the front tray.
1. Make sure the RX580 is turned on but not printing, and no
warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen.
2. Make sure letter-size plain paper is loaded in the RX580.
3. Press
Setup.
4. Use the l or r button to select
Maintenance, then press
OK.
5. Use the u or d button to select
Head Alignment, then
press
OK.
6. Press the x Start button. Your RX580 prints an alignment
sheet like this one:
The alignment sheet contains four sets of squares.
7. Look at the printed squares in set #1 to determine which
one is the most even, with no streaks or lines. You may have
to use a magnifying glass.
8. Press r, then press u or d to select the number for that
square.
9. Press
OK.
10. Press d to select the next set, then repeat steps 7 through 9.
11. When you’ve finished making your selections for each of
the four sets, press
OK.
Transporting the RX580
If you need to ship your RX580, you must prepare it for
transportation by packing it in its original box or one of a
similar size.
Caution: When storing or transporting the RX580, do not tilt it,
stand it up vertically, or turn it upside down. Otherwise, ink may
leak from the cartridges.
Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can
dehydrate the print head and may prevent the RX580 from printing.
1. Remove all paper from the sheet feeder.
2. Turn the RX580 off.
3. Remove any memory cards installed in the memory card
slots.